[Mccoypottery-talk] Re: What is this???!?

[Kevin Reffitt]

I did some measuring myself.  Our re-creation of the McCoy Mammy is 
10.5 in tall, with a circumference of 23 in.

There is something completely odd about that jar on eBay.

Kevin



At 02:29 PM 3/11/06, you wrote:
>Hi Kevin!
>   I looked at that listing again. I also got my Mammy down and set 
> her next to me.
>   Here is what I found. The listing states it is 11" tall, which is 
> correct, however, the circumference is wayyyyy off. The listing 
> states something to the effect of 20 1/4" or so. Mine is exactly 24 
> inches in circumference at its widest.
>   The mccoy mark on the bottom is also different than mine. Mine is 
> incised, whereas the ebay one is raised.
>   Although, I havent decided to tell myself that the ebay one is 
> fake, the circumference makes me wonder.
>
>   Dave
>
>Kevin Reffitt <kreffitt@pbtcomm.net> wrote:
>   This one has me completely confused...
>
>eBay #6258759902
>
>
>Before anyone jumps to a "fake" conclusion, look at it closely:
>
>Wax resist foot...consistent with McCoy
>Heavy staining, but NOT "Old English Furniture Polish". Looks old!
>Greenware cleaning methods consistent with a true production
>environment, like McCoy.
>Base clay body color is off-white, not a modern white slip clay.
>Glaze itself is thick, uneven, and rough. Completely consistent with
>a vintage production glaze.
>
>The color and method is completely off! It was sprayed with
>underglaze, and then a "wipe-back" was done on the "Cookies" and
>sash. Brown was also sprayed. McCoy used cold paint, not underglaze color.
>
>I'm completely convinced that this jar is old, real old. I have no
>idea who made this jar and why.
>
>Any ideas?
>
>Kevin
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